Economics

The FTSE 100 has fallen a further 1.5% this morning, taking losses for the week to over 5%, as investors continue to fret over a plunging oil price and latest developments in the eurozone.

The Scottish government could issue bonds from next April after the Treasury confirmed it had begun a formal process to introduce legislation to that effect.

Bill O'Neill, head of investment office UK at UBS Wealth Management, shares his views on where the risks lie in markets in the coming year.

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The Bank of England has announced significant changes to the running of its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) in response to an independent review of its practices.

Carl Stick, manager of the Rathbone Income and Heritage funds, explains why the future is looking rosier for many UK companies.

Veteran bond investor Bill Gross has questioned the possibility of a "fairytale ending" for markets as they spiral towards lower returns and lack of liquidity.

Star managers, body language, and the oil price panic

Tesco, Aviva's mega merger, and the pre-election pound